General Education Core

All degree programs at HCC share a common core of learning. This core, considered General Education, is that aspect of the college's instructional program that develops and integrates the student's knowledge, skills, and experiences so that the student can engage effectively in a lifelong process of inquiry and critical thinking.

General Education Core* courses are:

ENG* E101 and ENG* E102

6 credits

Mathematics

3-4 credits

Science

3-4 credits

Fine Arts

3 credits

Social Science

3 credits

Behavioral Science

3 credits

Humanities

3 credits

Total

24-26 credits

*In addition to the General Education core students must complete a computer fundamentals requirement.

Goals and Objectives of the General Education Core

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences:

1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the humanities and their methods;
1.2 Demonstrate a knowledge of the behavioral and social sciences and their methods;
1.3 Demonstrate a knowledge of the sciences and their methods;
1.4 Demonstrate a knowledge of fine arts and their methods;

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